Wisdom Tooth Extractions – Springdale, AR
Safely Remove Your Unneeded Wisdom Teeth
Your mouth doesn’t need wisdom teeth to accomplish everyday tasks like biting and chewing. So, if your wisdom teeth start to cause pain or other problems, we highly recommend scheduling an appointment with Dr. Bollin to see if they need to be removed in the near future.
We’ll make sure that you’re well-informed about your oral health needs, and if wisdom tooth extractions at our Springdale dental office are needed, we’ll take the necessary steps to keep you comfortable throughout the removal process.
Why Choose Sunset Avenue Dental for Wisdom Tooth Extractions?
- Same-Day Emergency Appointments
- Caring Dental Team That Explains Your Options
- Efficient Dentist That Doesn’t Waste Time
What Are Wisdom Teeth?
Wisdom teeth are the third and final set of molars that usually appear between the ages of 17 and 25. While they once served an important role in helping our ancestors chew tough foods like nuts and seeds, modern diets and smaller jaw sizes often make them unnecessary.
For many people, there simply isn’t enough room in the mouth for wisdom teeth to grow in properly. This is why at Sunset Avenue Dental, we monitor the development of our patients’ wisdom teeth to determine whether they can stay or need to be removed.
Why Do Wisdom Teeth Need to Be Removed?
Not everyone needs to have their wisdom teeth taken out. The procedure is only considered necessary when:
- The tooth completely fails to break through your gums.
- The wisdom tooth only partially breaks through the gums.
- Your tooth grows in a way that damages neighboring teeth or gums.
- Your wisdom teeth are hard to clean, which increases your risk for cavities and gum disease.
- The problem tooth is causing you recurring discomfort or sudden, sharp pain.
What to Expect From the Wisdom Teeth Procedure
When you're in one of our chairs, your comfort and safety are our top priorities. Before beginning any extraction, we’ll use local anesthesia (and nitrous oxide sedation if needed) to keep you relaxed and pain-free.
Dr. Bollin will carefully make a small incision in your gums (if necessary) to access the tooth, then remove it in one piece or in sections for easier extraction. Once the tooth is removed, the area is cleaned, and the incision is closed with dissolvable stitches. Our team will then provide detailed aftercare instructions to help you heal, so you can get back to regular activities as soon as possible.
Recovering from Wisdom Teeth Extraction
It usually takes about three to four days for your mouth to feel comfortable again after wisdom tooth extraction, although your gums will likely need at least two weeks to fully heal. We’ll give you some aftercare instructions following your extraction, which will likely include:
- Resting as much as possible for the first few days.
- Using a cold compress to reduce swelling.
- Keeping the surgical sites clean.
- Avoiding actions that can dislodge a blood clot, such as swishing vigorously.
- Eating a diet of soft and liquid foods.
Unless your job involves heavy lifting or physical labor, you can typically expect to be able to go back to work or school about two to three days after wisdom teeth extraction.